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Birthday:
May 9, 1937
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Sonny Curtis
Biography
Sonny Curtis (May 9, 1937 – September 19, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of the Crickets and continued with the band after Holly's death in 1959. He is a member of three music Halls of Fame including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Curtis's best known compositions include "Walk Right Back", a major hit in 1961 for the Everly Brothers; "I Fought the Law", notably covered by the Bobby Fuller Four, the Clash, and Green Day; "Love is All Around", the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show; "More Than I Can Say", co-written with The Crickets' drummer Jerry Allison and a hit for Leo Sayer in 1980, and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain", a #1 Country hit for Keith Whitley in 1989.
Curtis died from pneumonia at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 19, 2025, at the age of 88.
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Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets | Self |
| 2017 | Buddy Holly: Rave On | Self |
| 1993 | Curves Contours & Body Horns | Self |
| 1985 | The Real Buddy Holly Story | Self |
| 1965 | The Girls on the Beach | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Classic Albums | Self |